Consumers brace for 3-day bank strike; certain banks open on Sunday
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BoB), Punjab National Bank (PNB) and several other public sector banks are open on Sunday (September 27), giving customers an opportunity to complete their banking work before a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to September 30. The special Sunday opening applies to public sector banks (PSBs) and regional rural banks (RRBs), following a direction aimed at ensuring the availability of regular banking services ahead of the proposed strike. Customers who need to visit a branch for important banking work can therefore use the additional working day, subject to the operational arrangements and staffing at individual branches. The decision to open PSBs and RRBs on Sunday was taken following a meeting held on September 21 between officials from the Finance Ministry, public sector banks, regional rural banks, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and NABARD. The move assumes significance as September 26 and 27 fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. With the proposed bank strike scheduled immediately after the weekend, customers could otherwise have faced several consecutive days with limited access to physical branch services. The Sunday opening has consequently been planned to provide an additional opportunity to complete important banking transactions before the strike. Among the public sector banks operating today are State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank. The arrangement also covers 28 regional rural banks across the country. These include Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, Assam Gramin Bank, Bihar Gramin Bank, Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, Gujarat Gramin Bank, Haryana Gramin Bank, Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank, Jharkhand Gramin Bank, Karnataka Grameena Bank, Kerala Grameena Bank, Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Manipur Rural Bank, Meghalaya Rural Bank, Mizoram Rural Bank, Nagaland Rural Bank, Odisha Grameen Bank, Puducherry Grama Bank, Punjab Gramin Bank, Rajasthan Gramin Bank, Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Telangana Grameena Bank, Tripura Gramin Bank, Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Uttarakhand Gramin Bank and West Bengal Gramin Bank. However, the Sunday opening arrangement does not automatically extend to private sector banks. The special Sunday banking arrangement comes ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and other bank unions from September 28 to September 30.
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Controversy erupts over death of Dharmasthala-based woman at university in Punjab
The Karnataka Chief Secretarys Office wrote to its Punjab counterpart, requesting the registration of an FIR and an investigation into the familys allegation of abetment to suicide
Karnataka Congress protests, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation; Delhi SIR deadline extended
ECI also eased hearing rules by allowing online participation in certain cases. Meanwhile, Karnataka Congress leaders and workers protested in Bengaluru, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and alleging irregularities in electoral rolls. The allegations made by Congress were not independently verified.
IMD issues red alert in U'khand; heavy rain likely in Himachal, UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a warning regarding torrential rain and thunder strikes in Uttarakhand. Heavy rainfall is also anticipated in Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh. IMD has predicted rainfall in Delhi over the next three days. As rains lashed Uttarakhand on Saturday, the Meteorological Department issued a 'red alert' for the districts of Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, and Pauri. The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended in view of the adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, temperatures have dropped sharply due to snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi. Due to the impact of a depression formed over north-eastern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining northern Chhattisgarh, heavy to very heavy rainfall -- and in some places, extremely heavy or exceptionally heavy rainfall -- is expected in Uttarakhand and parts of northern Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. According to the information shared by the IMD on the social media platform 'X', the depression formed over south-eastern Uttar Pradesh has moved north-northwestwards at a speed of 12 km/h over the past six hours. Consequently, it was located approximately 40 km southeast of Lucknow, 80 km east-northeast of Kanpur, 110 km south-southwest of Bahraich, and 260 km southeast of Bareilly. There is a high probability that it will continue moving north-northwestwards across eastern Uttar Pradesh and gradually weaken into a 'well-marked low-pressure area' in the same region over the next six hours. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather pattern in Delhi-NCR underwent a change following rainfall on Saturday evening. People experienced a slight chill on Sunday morning. The IMD has forecasted rain in the national capital over the next three days. Meanwhile, an 'orange alert' for rain has been issued for Jharkhand for Sunday. Additionally, a 'yellow alert' for rain has been issued for Madhya Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Marathwada, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu. For Monday, a 'yellow alert' for rain has been issued for Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, while strong winds are expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
EOW Kashmir Tracks Down Long-Absconding Accused in Alleged Multi-Crore Fraud
Srinagar, September 27 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K has arrested an accused person, Soom Nath Koul, Son of Kalash Nath Koul, Resident of 22-Lotus Tower, Bangalore North, Karnataka, presently residing at Janipur, Jammu, in compliance with the orders of the Honble Court of the Sub-Judge, Srinagar. A special team of this investigation agency was constituted to execute the orders passed by the Honble Court. The team, after sustained efforts and following due procedure, succeeded in tracing and apprehending the accused. The accused had remained absconding for several years. During this period, Hue and Cry Notices were issued and published from time to time with the objective of tracing and identifying the accused. Despite sustained efforts to locate him, the accused allegedly continued to evade detection and was reportedly using different identities. The accused is involved in multiple cases registered with Crime Branch Kashmir. A total of five cases have been registered against him, pertaining to allegations of cheating, forgery and land-related fraud involving migrant properties through fake Powers of Attorney and agreements to sell. In one of the cases, a chargesheet was filed against the accused in absentia under Section 512 CrPC. During the course of investigation, it emerged that the accused allegedly induced individuals to purchase land by representing himself under different identities, including Soom Nath Koul, Brij Nath Bhat, Mohan Lal Dhar and Hadi Nath Dhar, and cheated them in connection with land transactions. The investigation has further revealed allegations of fraud involving crores of rupees, committed in connivance with other accused persons. Pertinently, during the course of the investigation, one Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Dar, son of Abdul Khaliq Dar, resident of Jawalapora, Samson, Budgam, was arrested last week. He was found to be involved in the same case. The arrest of Soom Nath Koul @Brij Nath Bhat @Hadi Nath Dhar @Mohan Lal Dhar forms part of the ongoing investigation into the above-mentioned cases. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the complete extent of the alleged financial fraud, the land transactions involved, and the role of other persons allegedly connected with the offences. The general public is advised to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters and report any such incidents directly to SSP EOW Srinagar (Crime Branch J&K) Abdul Waheed Shah. If you have been a victim of economic fraud, you may also send your complaint to the official email: sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra called upon members of the Veerashaiva Lingayat community to set aside internal differences and work together to protect the faith, traditions and identity of the community and preserve its institutions. It may be noted that the Veerashaiva Lingayat community in Karnataka has traditionally been an important support base for the BJP in Karnataka, and Vijayendra belongs to the community. Speaking at the Veerashaiva Lingayat Dharma Samrakshana Sammelana held at Sujnana Mantapa in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, he said the Veerashaiva Lingayat community was not confined to a single community but had, for centuries, provided shelter, support and guidance to people from all sections of society through its traditions of Annadasoha (food service), Aksharadasoha (education) and Jnanadasoha (dissemination of knowledge). He said it was everyone's responsibility to carry forward the Veerashaiva Lingayat tradition, which has conveyed the message, Let humanity prevail, and let peace prevail in the world through Dharma, to future generations. Vijayendra said various discussions were currently taking place regarding Veerashaiva faith and traditions. He said there were also views that attempts were being made in the name of progressivism and rationalism to distort the basic principles of the faith. Such issues should be discussed openly not only on public platforms but also within the community, he said. There was a need for introspection on the problems facing the community, their causes and ways to find solutions, Vijayendra said. Understanding history was not merely about remembering past events but also about ensuring that mistakes made in the past were not repeated by future generations, he added. Vijayendra said the Veerashaiva Lingayat community had a tradition of providing support to society at large, like a large banyan tree providing shelter to all. The community must preserve this tradition, he said, adding that the welfare of the state was also linked to the unity of the community. He called upon everyone to set aside internal divisions and differences and stand together in the interest of the community. Jagadgurus, Haraguru Charamurtis, community leaders, political leaders and ordinary people should recognise their responsibilities and work together, he said. Vijayendra said Veerashaiva Lingayat mutts were important institutions that provided guidance to the community. Thousands of mutts across different parts of the state were facing financial and social challenges, and community leaders should work to provide them with the necessary support and strength, he said. Recalling his father and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's tenure as Chief Minister, Vijayendra said efforts had been made during his tenure to provide assistance not only to Veerashaiva Lingayat mutts but also to mutts belonging to various other communities. Politics comes and goes. Elections come and go. But the strength of mutts that show society the path of justice and provide guidance to all sections must remain, Vijayendra said. He assured that, with the blessings of the Jagadgurus, he would do his best in the coming days to provide the necessary support to mutts across the state. Vijayendra recalled the affection and trust shown by people from different communities during the recent padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari. The affection shown by mothers who waited for hours, holding their children in their arms, to welcome me has increased my responsibility further. This affection is not limited to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community. I have seen the same trust among people from various communities across the state. It is my responsibility to preserve and strengthen that trust, he said. Vijayendra said he was not speaking merely as an MLA or BJP state president, but as a member of a family that had received the blessings of mutts that had provided leadership to the state and as the son of Yediyurappa, who had fought for farmers and society for decades. Vijayendra said issues concerning the Veerashaiva Lingayat community should be viewed not from the perspective of political gains and losses but from the perspective of the community's rich heritage and the interests of future generations. It was necessary to learn lessons from past events and ensure that the community was not divided in the future, he said. Only by preserving the unity of the community, its religious traditions and the strength of its mutts could this rich heritage be effectively passed on to future generations, Vijayendra said. He called upon senior members of the Veerashaiva Lingayat community, women, Jagadgurus and leaders of all communities to work together towards this objective.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Claiming that the ECI has been forced into a defensive posture, the Congress on Saturday reiterated its demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and sought the immediate suspension of the SIR of electoral rolls. Criticising a press release issued by the ECI after its afternoon meeting to quell reports of internal differences, the Congress described SIR as a drive for massive disenfranchisement of several crores of electors. Nothing short of the CECs resignation or prosecution will suffice, said Jairam Ramesh, Congress MP and General Secretary (Communications), referring to the alleged big differences within the Election Commission. In a message on X, Ramesh said that in the wake of media reports exposing disagreement among ECI functionaries and the nationwide protests that have followed, seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), the Election Commission of India (ECI) has now come out with a press note on September 26th, 2026. First, the Press note does not directly deny the story or its findings. It makes a defensive attempt to downplay the same in paragraph 3(i) and 3(ii) but does not say that the allegations are baseless, said Ramesh, pointing to the issues flagged in media reports. Second, in the case of Goa, after having been caught out, the ECI has sheepishly stated that Form 6 has already been filled out for inclusion by 81 of the 97 deleted voters. To put this another way, you disenfranchise voters through a broken and corrupt system, and when caught, say that they are being added back, he said. Third, it seeks to justify the Commissions actions by appealing to the Order of the Supreme Court dated May 27th, 2026. The Order, which was pronounced well before the recent revelations, will not save the CEC from the malicious deletion of targeted voters, from the incompetence that has resulted in citizens being wiped off the rolls, for the crores lost in both expenses and person-hours due to the confusion and harassment caused to entire families, said the Congress MP. Fourth, it extends the deadlines for voter registration in Delhi and Maharashtra. But what happens to the voters of Karnataka and Telangana? What happens to the voters disenfranchised in Bihar and West Bengal? Do the voters of these and other states who were deleted due to one mans corruption not deserve answers? he said. Fifth, the Press Release also states the ECI will now involve experts from IIT/IIIT to review the ECINET portal and submit a report to ensure it complies with rules. Aside from being a meaningless safeguard (since the concern is not about the technical soundness but rather the centralisation which prevents voter addition at ground level), this confirms the concerns attributed to the two other Election Commissioners per the reportage, said Ramesh. Sixth, the Press Note avoids answering the questions regarding the deliberate targeting of Gen Z voters. The ECI has no answer for its targeted disenfranchisement, beginning mid-July 2026 through wholly illegal changes made to Form 6 (unseen and unapproved by Parliament) which placed an unfair burden on them to find and disclose their parents and/or grandparents details, he said. The revelations regarding (1) the unilateral nature of decision-making by the CEC, (2) his open hatred and bias against the Opposition resulting in a clear bias, (3) his willing participation and abetment in Vote Chori by the ruling regime, (4) his specific attack to prevent the enrollment of Gen Z voters, (5) his corruption exposed ironically by his negligence in purging and pruning voter lists, need to be answered for, he said. Ramesh added, The CEC thinks he can hide behind bureaucratise and protocol. He stands exposed and is now petrified as an entire country seeks to hold him accountable. The ongoing SIR, which has turned out to be a method of massive disenfranchisement of several crores of Indians, must be suspended immediately without delay. In the meantime, nothing short of the CECs resignation or prosecution will suffice, said Ramesh.
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BJP targets Karnataka govt after KRIDL engineer goes missing
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) BJP leaders on Saturday targeted the Karnataka government over the disappearance of Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Parvez Dharwad, who has been missing since September 16 after allegedly leaving a suicide note. It may be recalled that a Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), identified as Parvez Dharwad, has gone missing from Gadag after allegedly leaving a note addressed to the Managing Director of the state government undertaking, stating that he intended to end his life over prolonged delays in the release and disbursement of funds and pressure from contractors. Speaking to the media on Saturday in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, questioned the Congress government over the circumstances surrounding Parvez's disappearance and alleged that the incident reflected the state's financial crisis. Now, what will you say about AEE Parvez's letter? Ashoka asked, referring to the note allegedly left by the engineer. Ashoka said Parvez had mentioned in the note that contractors were unhappy over pending payments and had allegedly confronted him and threatened him. He alleged that the engineer had been under severe pressure as funds had not been released despite repeated requests. Ashoka also referred to an alleged communication from the state Finance Department regarding the availability of funds. He claimed that the department had informed the government that there was no money and alleged that the state had gone bankrupt. The government officers are on the path of committing suicide, but the Finance Department says these are love letters, Ashoka said, referring to remarks allegedly made by Congress leaders about the department's communication. He said the Finance Department's communication and the KRIDL engineer's note together indicated the financial difficulties being faced by the state government. Ashoka urged Parvez not to take any extreme step and called upon the authorities to ensure his safety. Parvez had travelled to Bengaluru on September 16 to attend a meeting and has been missing since then. A missing person case was registered at the Betageri police station in Gadag on the same day. His family has sought the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace him. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy also questioned the government over the incident and alleged that the state was facing a financial crisis. Isn't it clear that the government is bankrupt? Narayanaswamy asked, referring to statements by government leaders regarding the availability of funds. He questioned why an engineer had been forced to write a note and subsequently went missing, and alleged that works were being taken up without ensuring the availability of funds for payments. In KRIDL, while awarding a contract, the government has to release the money first. Without allotting funds, how can you get the work done? he asked. Narayanaswamy claimed that bills worth around Rs 2 lakh crore were pending and alleged that the government had failed to clear them. He also criticised the government's drought relief package, saying the BJP had demanded Rs 10,000 compensation for drought-hit farmers while the government had announced Rs 2,500. He urged the government to prioritise tracing and rescuing Parvez, saying the engineer's life was more important than the government's financial and administrative issues. Contractors asking for their payments is not wrong, but they should not harass officials, Narayanaswamy said, adding that the government should acknowledge the financial difficulties and find a solution. Former minister and BJP MP K. Sudhakar also reacted to the incident, alleging that corruption had increased in Karnataka since the Congress government came to power. He claimed that the state had become a ational capital of corruption, without providing details to substantiate the allegation. The BJP leaders' remarks came amid efforts by police to trace Parvez and ascertain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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Karnataka: A video has emerged on social media where Muslim students beg their professor to stop referring to them as terrorists. We are not atankvaadis. We are just Muslims, a student is heard telling his professor with folded hands. The video, posted by Bidar 24 News (click here), is from GND Engineering College in Bidar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Karnataka: KRIDL engineer goes missing after leaving death note over pending funds
Digital Desk | Gadag (Karnataka), Sep 26 (IANS) A Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), identified as Parvez Dharwad, has gone missing from Gadag after allegedly leaving a note addressed to the Managing Director of the state government undertaking, stating that he intended to end his life over prolonged delays in the release and disbursement of funds and pressure from contractors, police said on Saturday. Parvez had travelled to Bengaluru on September 16 to attend a meeting and has reportedly been untraceable since then. A missing person case was registered at the Betageri police station in Gadag on the same day. According to the note reportedly left by Parvez, he had repeatedly brought to the attention of senior officers the issue of funds not being released for several works. He stated that even after funds were released, payments to certain contractors were not being made, resulting in mounting pressure on him. The note also reportedly mentioned that some contractors had come to his residence and created a disturbance over pending payments. Parvez said the situation had severely affected his mental health and that he was unable to handle the pressure. He reportedly held himself responsible for the situation, while requesting that his family members not be harassed. He also sought the appointment of a new AEE and urged the authorities to release the pending funds and ensure that payments were made to contractors and group leaders. Parvez further stated that despite making repeated requests for relief, he had not received a resolution to the issue. He also pointed out that pending payments were causing difficulties for group leaders and concerned staff members. His family, who are reportedly distressed over his disappearance, have sought the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace him at the earliest. KRIDL is a Karnataka government undertaking that traces its origins to the Directorate of Land Army established under the Rural Development Department in 1971. It was incorporated as the Karnataka Land Army Corporation in 1974 under the ownership of the Karnataka government and was renamed Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited in 2009. The latest incident comes against the backdrop of previous cases involving government officials who died by suicide after allegedly citing workplace pressure and financial irregularities. In 2024, a 50-year-old superintendent of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation died by suicide in Shivamogga and left behind a six-page note alleging that senior corporation officials and a bank manager had pressured him to open a parallel bank account to divert corporation funds. The incident triggered a major political controversy and subsequently led to the resignation of then Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister B. Nagendra. In another incident reported in 2026, Mallikarjun, an Assistant Director in the Social Welfare Department in Tumakuru district, died by suicide at his office in Pavagada shortly before his scheduled retirement. He had reportedly sent a video to colleagues alleging harassment by a senior district official. Police are continuing efforts to trace Parvez and ascertain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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Karnataka CM urges minorities to stay alert over SIR, protect voting rights
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday urged members of minority communities to remain vigilant during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and protect their voting rights. Speaking after inaugurating the Karnataka Parva 2026 programme at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the theme of the event was unity in diversity and self-reliance through skills. He said different regions of Karnataka had diverse food traditions and cultural practices. Minority empowerment is part of the overall development of Karnataka, Shivakumar said, adding that members of different minority communities had come together at the event to demonstrate unity. He said the Congress had fought for Independence based on the principle of unity in diversity and described Karnataka Parva as an opportunity for people across the state. Shivakumar said the government had continued the programmes initiated during the Siddaramaiah government to provide protection and opportunities for minority communities. Shivakumar said three members from minority communities had been appointed as ministers and one had been elected as Chairman of the Legislative Council. He also said more than 25 people had been appointed as chairpersons of various boards and corporations, while a prominent leader from the Kalaburagi Dargah had been given responsibility in the Waqf Board. He said the appointments had provided opportunities for minority community leaders from different parts of the state. Shivakumar said the government had introduced several programmes to promote education and skill development among minority youth. Young people must remain vigilant. There is a conspiracy to remove voters belonging to minority communities from the electoral rolls during the SIR process, and we are fighting against it, he alleged. He urged members of minority communities to protect their voting rights. Your right to vote is your right to life. Protect it, he said. Shivakumar also said he had invited the Buddhist community of Bylakuppe and members of all communities in Karnataka to this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Calling upon women to become self-reliant and create employment opportunities, Shivakumar said the government was committed to providing economic support to women. Women should become self-reliant, become entrepreneurs and create employment. We are committed to strengthening your lives, he said. He said the government's guarantee schemes are aimed at strengthening women's economic position and claimed that the government was spending Rs 1.20 lakh crore every year to provide economic support to people across different sections of society.
Ktaka: BJP asks Shivakumar to clarify twomarriage remark
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Saturday said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had created unrest among legislators by claiming that MLAs residing in Bengaluru had married twice, and demanded that he release the list of those with two wives to clear doubts. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Narayanaswamy said Shivakumars statement had created suspicion about the MLAs among people in their constituencies. Since the Chief Minister said that some MLAs have married twice, a fire has been created in their homes. People are now looking at them with suspicion in their constituencies, and the MLAs have lost their peace of mind. If the Chief Minister releases the list of those who have married twice, the truth will come out, and the doubts will also be cleared, he said. Condemning Shivakumars remark, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy asked whether a person holding the post of Chief Minister could make such a statement in the Assembly. He said all 224 Congress MLAs should have protested against the Chief Ministers remarks. Shivakumars statement in the Legislative Assembly that several MLAs who came to Bengaluru from other parts of the state had married twice sparked curiosity, with Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP MLA S. Suresh Kumar demanding that the Chief Minister disclose the names of the legislators he was referring to. Meanwhile, Narayanaswamy urged the Chief Minister to provide additional security to former MP Pratap Simha, BJP MLA C.T. Ravi, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and several other leaders following the arrest of two persons in Chikkaballapur over alleged plans to target prominent political leaders. He termed the matter sensitive and said the state government should not take it lightly. Narayanaswamy said Pratap Simha had protested against a police officers conduct during a Ganesh idol procession and had also spoken about the Nilishal incident. He said he had learnt that an FIR had been registered against the former MP under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Appealing to members of the Dalit community not to escalate the issue, he said nobody should misuse the law. He urged all sides to put the matter behind them and maintain harmony. He also criticised the Congress protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Narayanaswamy said instead of demanding the resignation of the CEC, the Congress should demand the resignation of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. He alleged that such protests were creating confusion in the country and would not serve any public interest, accusing the Congress of holding them for publicity. Asked about the upcoming Legislative Council elections to two graduates constituencies and a teachers constituency, Narayanaswamy said the NDA alliance had convened a meeting to discuss the polls as part of preparations.
EC partner in vote theft with BJP: Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday accused the Election Commission of being a partner in vote theft along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and demanded that the President dissolve the poll panel and scrap the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a protest organised by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, Shivakumar alleged that the Election Commission had become a puppet of the BJP and was targeting poor voters and those critical of the administration. He said, The Election Commission has become a puppet of the BJP. The names of poor voters and those who criticise the administration are being targeted. They have become partners in vote theft along with the BJP. Shivakumar urged the President to intervene and dissolve the Election Commission. He also demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the cancellation of elections he alleged were conducted illegally. He said the Election Commission had misused its constitutional autonomy. Referring to Gyanesh Kumar, he remarked, You are not the Chief Election Commissioner, but the Chief Selection Commissioner. He said the Union government should convene Parliament and hold an early discussion on the issue, adding that the obsession with power will not last forever. Shivakumar demanded that the ongoing SIR exercise be cancelled and a fresh revision process undertaken. He also referred to reports of differences within the Election Commission. He alleged that members appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi acted on their conscience and opposed decisions taken by the CEC. He said this indicated dissent against the CECs decisions. According to Shivakumar, Karnataka has a population of around seven crore, of whom 5.54 crore are registered voters. He alleged that the SIR exercise had reduced the number to 4.46 crore and that notices had been issued to 3040 lakh people. The right to vote is the right of every individual. Voting is the greatest opportunity our Constitution gives citizens through the democratic system. We will not allow this right to be taken away, he said. Shivakumar also referred to the Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency, claiming that Congress candidate Mansoor Khan had lost the election by a margin of 31,000 votes according to the Election Commission, and questioned BJP leaders over what he described as a reduction of 12 lakh votes through the SIR exercise. He further alleged that three lakh votes had gone missing in Mahadevapura and claimed that 12 lakh votes had been misused. He said the alleged irregularities were eroding public faith in democracy and that the Congress was protesting to demand transparency in the electoral process, including the SIR exercise. Shivakumar said the government planned to conduct local body elections in NovemberDecember and had decided to use ballot papers for the polls. He said the Congress was fighting for a stronger electoral system and would take the campaign against SIR to every village. He added that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had launched their campaign against alleged vote theft from Karnataka, and called upon party leaders, including boothlevel agents, to strengthen the campaign. Shivakumar said the Congress had, through the Constitution, given citizens major democratic rights and referred to institutions and symbols, including the national flag and national anthem, as contributions to the country. He alleged that Indias democratic model had come under threat since the BJP came to power and said the Congress would continue its fight for transparency in elections.
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IMA advises against antibiotic use as seasonal swine flu cases rise
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged people not to use antibiotics for swine flu symptoms, warning that indiscriminate use of drugs such as azithromycin, amoxicillin-clavulanate and cefixime during the ongoing seasonal Influenza A (H1N1) surge could worsen antimicrobial resistance without offering any benefit against the viral infection. In an advisor, the IMA said Influenza A (H1N1) is a viral illness, and antibiotics should only be prescribed if a qualified physician confirms a secondary bacterial infection based on clinical and laboratory findings. It also cautioned against self-medication with antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir, saying these are prescription medicines meant only for specific clinical categories under medical supervision. The advisory comes amid a seasonal rise in H1N1 cases during the monsoon, with Delhi reporting more than 1,770 laboratory-confirmed infections and additional cases being recorded in Maharashtra, Karnataka and West Bengal. According to the IMA, surveillance by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that the circulating virus remains the seasonal Influenza A (H1N1) strain, with no evidence of new genetic mutations. The association said most H1N1 infections remain mild and self-limiting and there is no cause for panic, though people should remain vigilant. The IMA said common symptoms include sudden high fever, dry cough, sore throat, severe body aches, fatigue, headache, nasal congestion and, particularly in children, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea. It advised immediate medical attention if patients develop breathing difficulty, chest pain, bluish discolouration of the lips or fingers, coughing up blood, confusion, seizures, persistent vomiting or inability to drink fluids. In children, poor feeding, lethargy, grunting and severe chest retractions require urgent evaluation. The association also reiterated preventive measures, including frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, wearing a well-fitted mask in crowded enclosed spaces, staying home until at least 24 hours after fever subsides, and annual influenza vaccination for healthcare workers, pregnant women, older adults and people with chronic illnesses.
DCCW Celebrates Elders Day with Faith, Fellowship and Tribute to Senior Citizens Mangaluru: The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) hosted a meaningful, vibrant Elders Day celebration at Milagres Church Hall on September 26, bringing together senior citizens for a day of prayer, fellowship, entertainment, and reflection. The programme honoured the invaluable contributions of elders [] The post DCCW Celebrates Elders Day with Faith, Fellowship and Tribute to Senior Citizens appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka Congress Protests for Chief Election Commissioners Resignation at Freedom Park
Karnataka Congress demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging misuse of electoral processes. Karnataka Congress Protests for Chief Election Commissioners Resignation at Freedom Park
